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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #25 on: August 08, 2014, 07:25:35 PM »
I eventually got it Doc Evil!

apple covered in jam: - Possum eats it & is happy.  Apples are brain stimulus food.

cat trap: - Possum now being smarter sets a cat trap, thus eliminates an enemy.

Water: - Celebrates by swimming a lap in your pool.

wheelie rubbish bin: - The possum is so happy that you fed him and he's extinguished the cat, and it puts out your rubbish.



Brilliant you made an ally, not an enemy - "The Possum Whisperer."


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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #26 on: August 08, 2014, 07:43:03 PM »
;D thanks for the great info so far Swaggers keep it coming :cheers:
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2014, 07:44:22 PM »
Hey BD, if you can get some poisonous brodifacoum pellets and place them in a couple of bait stations around your property this should take care of the possum problem. I've dealt with them before and they are destructive little buggers. Don't try and handle them while they are alive as they will rip you to bits. Good luck.
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2014, 07:46:44 PM »
Record Bird voice with some of his around campfire rants. That will scare off the little possum

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2014, 07:48:03 PM »
Record Bird voice with some of his around campfire rants. That will scare off the little possum

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2014, 07:48:33 PM »
Electric fence tape around the roof perimeter >:D
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2014, 07:51:33 PM »
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« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2014, 08:11:33 PM »
Rent a copy of "Caddyshack". Might give you some ideas...... ;D ;D
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2014, 08:17:44 PM »
Ring up Prime TV and get them to collect him...
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2014, 08:20:14 PM »
Rent a copy of "Caddyshack". Might give you some ideas...... ;D ;D

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2014, 08:37:33 PM »
Don't forget to collect the rent from mr possum before you serve the eviction meal
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2014, 08:43:31 PM »
Snake poo ! Python poo for the roof space and venemous snake poo around the house !  Yeah ok where are you gona get that Shit ? Pet stores ? 

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #37 on: August 08, 2014, 08:56:07 PM »

Thanks Rumpig!
Hey, Black Diamond, wanna buy a snake? For you speeecial deeeal ;D
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #38 on: August 08, 2014, 09:12:42 PM »
I would go with your first  option slug gun its quite quick and  then the wheelie bin goodnight sleep everyone's happy
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #39 on: August 08, 2014, 09:18:24 PM »
I think I might just get Bird around here to sort it out, he's just around the corner I can't be farked I'm on the cans tonight :cheers:
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #40 on: August 08, 2014, 10:01:33 PM »
You can barbeque it,
boil it,
broil it,
bake it,
sautee it,
possum kababs,
possum creole,
possum gumbo,
pan-fried,
deep-fried,
stir-fried,
pineapple possum,
lemon possum,
coconut possum,
pepper possum,
cave possum,
possum stew,
possum salad,
possum and potatoes,
possum burger,
cave possum,
...
that's.... that's about it.

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #41 on: August 08, 2014, 10:38:50 PM »
Possums just hate carpet snakes and will not hang around where there is carpet snake poo. How you get carpet snake poo is your challenge.

I kept possums out of my passionfruit with napthalene. The napthalene flakes have to be fairly fresh (replace every couple months) and to spread their odour freely, yet be kept dry.

I am expecting a Nobel Prize for this device:

1. Cut the bottom 1/5 out of a plastic 1-1.25 litre drink bottle and discard. Keep the remaining top bit, with the lid. Drill a hole in the lid and screw in a cup hook.
2. Cut the top ? out of a small (600ml) drink bottle. Half fill the rest with napthalene flakes.
3. Put the small bottle inside the large bottle, then, near the top of the small bottle, drill one hole that goes in a straight line through both bottles, ie through all 4 layers of plastic.
4. Use a metal pin (I used a bit of some brazing rod) to connect through all 4 holes, so that the small bottle with the napthalene in it is suspended nice and dry inside the large bottle, but there's plenty of air circulating.
5. Hang the device somewhere strategic.
6. Reward yourself with a refreshingly chilled brewed potation.

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #42 on: August 08, 2014, 11:55:03 PM »
Play some country music

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #43 on: August 09, 2014, 07:23:19 AM »

Problem with him is he cannot kill or dispose of the possums in any way. ALL he can do is relocate to an area close by as possums are territorial. The possums WILL return no matter what you try to do.

I "had" an issue with these furry pests when living in Vic. many moons ago. How I resolved (bearing in mind that these pests are protected) involved the following...........

Not in any particular order if you get my drift........... :angel:


apple covered in jam

cat trap

Water

wheelie rubbish bin

End result the possum will help you to wash the inside of your bin & can be returned to the bin after the water is drained . Then in a few days a nice man comes & collects the bin contents  Problems solved
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #44 on: August 09, 2014, 07:46:19 AM »
Possums just hate carpet snakes and will not hang around where there is carpet snake poo. How you get carpet snake poo is your challenge.

I kept possums out of my passionfruit with napthalene. The napthalene flakes have to be fairly fresh (replace every couple months) and to spread their odour freely, yet be kept dry.

I am expecting a Nobel Prize for this device:

1. Cut the bottom 1/5 out of a plastic 1-1.25 litre drink bottle and discard. Keep the remaining top bit, with the lid. Drill a hole in the lid and screw in a cup hook.
2. Cut the top ? out of a small (600ml) drink bottle. Half fill the rest with napthalene flakes.
3. Put the small bottle inside the large bottle, then, near the top of the small bottle, drill one hole that goes in a straight line through both bottles, ie through all 4 layers of plastic.
4. Use a metal pin (I used a bit of some brazing rod) to connect through all 4 holes, so that the small bottle with the napthalene in it is suspended nice and dry inside the large bottle, but there's plenty of air circulating.
5. Hang the device somewhere strategic.
6. Reward yourself with a refreshingly chilled brewed potation.
Sounds very technical but i might give it a shot. There is one area under a tree where most of the Possum **** is concentrated or there party zone. Might hang it there :cheers:
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #45 on: August 09, 2014, 07:49:16 AM »
You can barbeque it,
boil it,
broil it,
bake it,
sautee it,
possum kababs,
possum creole,
possum gumbo,
pan-fried,
deep-fried,
stir-fried,
pineapple possum,
lemon possum,
coconut possum,
pepper possum,
cave possum,
possum stew,
possum salad,
possum and potatoes,
possum burger,
cave possum,
...
that's.... that's about it.


You forgot, you can make a possum fur hat...
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #46 on: August 09, 2014, 08:02:42 AM »
You forgot, you can make a possum fur hat...


but people would still say ...............................wear the fox hat  >:D
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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #47 on: August 09, 2014, 08:13:53 AM »
Just give them a lead tablet each. Only sure way

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Re: Got Possum issues...... need some advice.
« Reply #48 on: August 09, 2014, 09:33:00 AM »
Snake poo ! Python poo for the roof space and venemous snake poo around the house !  Yeah ok where are you gona get that **** ? Pet stores ?
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« Reply #49 on: August 09, 2014, 09:59:22 AM »
Sounds like a job for Turtleman.